I really do not like being the kind of person who forces others to eat crow, however this opportunity is just too great to pass up. I tried to tell the Republican Party years ago they were heading for a total and complete butt whipping. Well they got it and they deserved it as they forgot who the conductor was on the train into town.

The Republicans lost power because they lost their way, instead of telling the Democrats to sit down and shut up, they simply became the other Democrats. The people of America trusted the Republicans to lead this country; instead they betrayed our vote and our confidence. We needed strong leadership, guidance and a belief in the people of this nation, we were let down on all fronts. The Republicans could have prevented the take over of this nation, by those who hate everything America stands for and against.

So now as you snipe and snarl with each other, looking for someone to blame, simply look in the mirror at the face staring back at you. You once again are letting the people of this nation down, when you simply hand everything over to the most destructive forces within our nation. The past election was not about the American people embracing the political ideology of the Democratic Party, but rather a vote against the way the Republicans sold us out. So to all you Republicans out there, I said at the beginning I hate to say I told you so, but I did. The following words were printed four years ago this month.

I wish I could say the Republicans left town for the Memorial Day weekend like the good whipped dogs that they are, however we have never made it out of the puppy stage. Like the good little puppies we are, we have spent the last several months piddling all over Washington whenever the Democrats promise to scratch our fuzzy little ears or rub our smooth little tummies. Like any little puppy we know our place is on the porch while the big dogs run.

Although it pains me greatly to say this, I have to admire the Democrats, last November they lost power from sea to shining sea, yet they have refused to admit defeat. They are still in complete control as if they had won the election. While we the Republicans continue to grovel at their feet whimpering and whining, hoping for just a crumb from their doggie biscuit. The Democrats continue to bark and snarl, marking their territory and howling at the moon, while the Republicans continue to piddle and shake.

Enough already, we won the election hands down, grow up and take control. Stop trying to appease the Democrats, they did not vote you in, they did not hand you power, "We the people" gave you control; learn how to use it. Stop worrying that Nancy (Double Standard) Pelosi won’t invite you to her tea party, you can handle the cross burning on your front yard when Robert (White Sheet) Byrd shows up with lighter fluid and matches, go ahead and get in the car with Teddy (Red Nose) Kennedy, okay maybe the last one should be for the male members only. Yea I know I am a little hard on Teddy, you know how it is, you leave one woman in your car to drown and you are marked for life.

We are the party of Teddy Roosevelt, the man who said, "Walk softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." We have the walking softly down pat, now we just need to practice wielding the stick instead of fetching it. "We the people" sent you to Washington to take care of business, not act as lap dogs. Get your warm wet little noses out of the puppy bowl and start going after the real meat.

I will not humiliate several of you further by naming your names here, however you do not carry forth the will of the people by wringing your hands and talking about when Hillary Rodham Clinton becomes President. Hello, the election is still three years away and I have every confidence Hillary will suffer a melt down along the way. At this point Hillary is not your problem, giving the people a reason to keep you in office is your problem. Learn the lesson of Tom Daschle, how far the mighty fall when the people are not happy. We put you in your office; we can take you out of the office. "We the people" were not asking for much when we gave you control. We only asked that in return for our vote you manage to carry out a few simple tasks.

"We the people" want judges who follow the law, not make the law. "We the people" want all illegal aliens out of our country and our borders shut down; you want to come to this country, go through the proper channels. We want English as the official language of this country; learn to speak it or go home. "We the people" want our children educated, not indoctrinated. "We the people" want marriage kept between one man and one woman. We want our country to remain a sovereign country; not an extension of the United Nations

The time has past for you to stop listening to the yapping of the Democrats, who lost control and start listening to the growling of those of us who live outside of the beltway. So far we are only growling you really don’t want us to bite. If you do not start focusing on the business of this country I would highly recommend a rabies shot for each of you who decide to stay on the porch.

Another Number

I happened to catch in the on-line edition of this paper the story of a young girl killed in Virginia by an abusive adult and failure of the system we have put in place to protect the most vulnerable among us, the children. Here in Florida we have over two hundred children each year who die at the hands of those who are supposed to protect them. Nationwide the numbers are staggering and growing every year.

The numbers and the brutal way in which these children die should not shock any of us when we look behind the numbers and the people involved. I realize many of the abuse reports are bogus, however if the investigations were conducted properly the bogus reports would be handled and the cases in which lives are in danger would provide a true safety net for these children at risk.

The first mistake we make is by allowing these reports to be considered social service matters, instead of law enforcement matters. For one of my classes, my term paper was based on the killing of a ten-year-old boy here in Florida. The boy and his family were well known to the Child Protective Services (a real contraction in terms). This case was so poorly investigated that when neighbors called to complain about the abuse, the workers with Child Protective Services threatened to file complaints against the neighbors for harassment and false accusations against the stepmother.

During my research, I discovered that the vast majority of Homicide Review Teams recommend a stronger law enforcement presence in investigating reports of abuse. Yet very few states have actually implemented the recommendation of their own boards. When all is said and done it comes down to control and territorial disputes. No one wants to give up the power and job security they enjoy, even for the life of a child.

Child and elder abuse should be treated like domestic violence cases that for the most part involve law enforcement. Law enforcement has more legal authority to investigate reports of abuse; they are also more of an attention getter. In jurisdictions that have implemented the Homicide Review Board’s recommendations, the outcomes have been positive and the number of murdered children has decreased. In every state it is against the law to abuse children and the elderly, yet in these cases a violation of the law is treated as a social issue and not the crime it so clearly is. Until we make drastic changes we will continue to see the numbers of children abused and murdered.

To save these children would be a costly endeavor, but it is a price we pay now or pay later either way society as a whole pays for these children. Most children of abuse end up abusing others continuing the cycle of violence, they are substance abusers, they are criminals who fill our jails, prisons, mental health facilities and drain the public assistance system. I have experienced first hand the attitude of many of the Child Protective Investigators.

Several months ago, I began working with a family here in Florida, the biological father and stepmother are attempting to gain custody of a young girl living in another state. When the stepmother contacted the Child Protective Services in the other state expressing concern of child abuse and possible sexual abuse, the state Child Protective Services told the stepmother, "if the child becomes pregnant, she under state law will become emancipated, the state will provide social services and child support will no longer be an issue, so what is the problem?"

In the last twelve months alone, thirty separate people have contacted the state Child Protective Services filing complains against this mother; thirty different people have seen or heard this mother abusing her children. Yet all the complains were "unfounded" according to Child Protective Services. The biological father was told he must wait six months before he can view the report. But with the attitude doubts have been cast over the validly of the investigation. At no time has law enforcement been called to investigate, although the biological father requested law enforcement intervention. He was told it is state protocol to only "involve law enforcement when the Child Protective Services have a valid reason."

Thus far we know the child has a hearing impairment, a learning disability and possible seizures with no medical trail to explain any of the causes. Each time the schools attempt to address the issues, the mother packs up and moves to a new school district. Any of the above issues can be the result of serious head trauma caused by abuse. People both inside and outside of the home have witnessed blunt force trauma inflected on this child by slamming her head into the wall and furniture.

We know the mother has several Restraining Orders against her by various former boyfriends. We know the mother also has a history of domestic violence against former partners. Everything we have uncovered shows a woman capable of violence, domestic violence and child abuse go hand in hand. We have a child at risk.

This child receives Medicaid, food stamps, a monthly payment from the state and most of her needs are provided for by non-profits, in addition to support payments by the biological father. Unless something is done for her and thousands of children like her she will most likely continue the cycle and we the taxpayer will continue to provide her care, as her odds of becoming a contributing citizen are very slim. She may well become just another number, a shocking headline soon forgotten as everyone moves on with his or her lives and career.

I find it totally baffling that the "experts" so often fail to see the abuse, yet the average untrained person on the street, only has to look into the eyes of these children and know their young lives are a living hell. Maybe it is time we rethink who we consider the "experts." The well -being and lives of all of these children rest in our hands.

Over the last several weeks, Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi has provided a whole lot of entertainment for those of us watching the evening news. She has stepped over bodies, thrown her family aside and shoved any person standing between her and a live microphone in sight to weep and wail over the tortures and indignities suffered by those who the rest of America call terrorists.

Poor Queen Nancy is so beside herself with grief and righteous indignation over the suffering of her fellowman, her latest face-lift is beginning to sag and the crow’s feet around her eyes are spreading wings. However, I for one am a little confused over all of Queen Nancy tears, for those who want to mutilate and kill the citizens of this country, when Queen Nancy is all for abortion.

So to stop offending the sensibilities and feelings of our very own Queen, I say we do away with water boarding and other methods of enhanced interrogations and in their place, we simply use on the terrorists the methods an abortionist uses on any unborn child. Since according to Queen Nancy and fellow abortion supporters, abortion is legal, safe and hurts no one, it is a win-win situation.

Isn’t it rather ironic that there is such concern for the enemies of this nation yet so little concern for the most helpless among us, an unborn child. According to all estimates we have actually only practiced enhanced interrogations on a few of the most hardened terrorist, yet we have burned or ripped from the womb over forty-three million unborn children since Roe v. Wade became the law of the land. Enhanced interrogations only last a few minutes an abortion lasts forever.

Often when I am asked to describe myself, I find myself facing an identity crisis. I am a child of the Most High God, I am forgiven by the blood of Jesus, I am a mother, grandmother, wife, granddaughter, daughter, sister, mother-in-law, American, Conservative, Republican, Independent, student, friend, co-worker, volunteer, advocate, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, neighbor and taxpayer just to name a few. However, my government has now solved my identity crisis I am according to my own government a domestic terrorist. Thank you Department of Homeland Security for solving my crisis and attaching a real identity to my name.

Like I wear the rest of my titles and identities I will also wear my new title of domestic terrorist with pride. I have been placed in some great company, as our returning war veterans, those who believe in the right to life, those who pray in the name of Jesus, believe that marriage is between a man and a woman, those who believe in the words and writings of our Founding Fathers, those who believe in the Constitution, The Bill of Rights, the rights of states, the law of the land, the sovereignty of a nation and Freedom have been assigned the title of domestic terrorist.

However don’t you dare use the word terrorist in connection with those who flew planes into buildings killing approximately 3,000 people in one day, or those sitting at Camp Gitmo who assisted with the plotting and planning of more attacks on our soil. You better not call those who lob rockets into Israel on almost a daily basis a terrorist or use the word terrorist to describe those who strap bombs on themselves to rain down death and destruction on those just living their lives. The above mentioned are just frustrated, downtrodden individuals who are freely expressing their displeasure with those around them.

I tried to warn everyone that Newspeak was quickly becoming the new national language and here we have a fine example, American citizens exercising their rights are called domestic terrorists. We have committed no acts of violence, we have hurt no one, but the Department of Homeland Security is requesting that local law enforcement members become aware of who we are and what we are doing, in plain language law enforcement has been ordered to spy on us.

Since our government is now in the processing of freeing all those at Camp Gitmo does this mean we will be rounded up and shipped off to take the place of the former terrorists? Will three meals a day, special diet included, medical care, my every whim catered to be my punishment for speaking out. Someone show me the downside. Of course this could put a crimp in the government’s plans for my money, hard to tax me if I am not allowed to work. Guess the Department of Homeland Security hasn’t thought that far in advance.

I personally find this rather ironic that American citizens who have harmed no one are considered domestic terrorists while this administration pals around with Bill Ayers, someone who actually attempted to hurt this nation and her people. We have over the past several weeks caught glimpses of Air Force One jetting around the world while the President continues his "Please Whip Our Butt Tour." But we the people who get up everyday, head to work, raise our families, give our time and pay our taxes are the ones trying to harm this country. Michael Savage was correct when he labeled liberalism as a "mental disorder," for nothing else could explain the insanity we have witnessed over the past several months.

By the way what do Obama and Osama bin Laden have in common? "They both have friends who bombed the Pentagon." Remember that the next time you are called a domestic terrorist.

"Well I won’t back down, no I won’t back down You can stand me up at the gates of hell But I won’t back down"

I Won’t Back Down by Johnny Cash

My momma always told me "stand for something baby girl or you will fall for anything." Often in my standing for what I believe in, I have felt as if I am standing alone, but I don’t back down or give up my ground. As those around me were being infected with Obama mania, I held firm to my belief that this man poses a great threat to our freedoms and our security, I believed during the campaign and still believe that he is the Trojan horse within our gates. I believe he hates this country and everything we stand for and against. Those of us who held our ground were ridiculed and verbally attacked.

I attended back in March, the Glenn Beck "We Surround Them" rally, I actually thought I would be the only one there taking my stand. The rally was held in a little Mom and Pop eatery in a small strip mall, seating about 25 people. Imagine my shock and surprise when over 400 other people took a stand and they are not backing down. We stood baking under the Florida sun clustered around remote televisions cheering Glenn on as he took his stand. The rallies were held in several locations around my county and we were the smallest public rally. Thousands throughout the county stood in public and hosted parties in private homes to stand for something.

In late March I attended the Orlando Tea Party, just me and about 5,000 others came to let our voices and views be heard, we ended up being the Tea Party heard round the nation. The Tea Parties are sweeping across the country, with the largest events being held this past April 15th. Once again I thought I would be attending a small intimate gathering, I was one of about 300 people standing shoulder to shoulder as there was no room to even sit down as our voices became one blended chorus. I am no longer a lone voice, taking a stand for my beliefs and surprise, surprise there are other people out there who feel the same way I do.

Each of these events strengthens my belief in this country and her people. As I look over the sea of faces, I see the real America. I see the men and women who everyday head to their jobs to provide a better life for their families. I see young people, middle-aged people and old people, I see white faces, black faces and brown faces, I see those born in this nation and those who adopted this nation, and I see the backbone of America. I see a sleeping giant who is rising up to protect this nation from those who want to harm and change her.

At the Orland Tea Party, I met the most incredible man, his back no longer the straight strong back of a young man, his face lined with years of life, his once springy step now a slow shuffle. He held up a poster filled with the pictures of the ones, he fought with now a lifetime ago. I offered him my seat, he shook his head no and said, "young lady, I fought on my belly for four years for this nation, I will stand for her now." What an honor to meet such a great American hero. He reminded me so much of the men who raised me and shaped my life, men who took a stand and saved this nation from the enemy at the gate.

What really strikes me is those who stand to speak at each of these rallies, those who have adopted America as their home. In their broken English, they tell of the fear and brutal government they endured in their homeland. With voices cracking and tears in their eyes, they only ask one thing, keep America free; such a simple request from those who truly understand the opposite of liberty and freedom.

If you are feeling alone and isolated during this time of such uncertainty, grab your tea bag, flag and sign than let your voice be heard. If no Tea Parties are being held in your area, organize one they will come. Join Glenn Beck in his "We Surround Them, They Don’t Surround Us." This is your Constitution being raped, the Bill of Rights belong to you, don’t let the government take them from you, stand up for this nation. You are not alone anymore; let your voice be heard, you can make a difference.

For the first time in our history, we have witnessed a sitting President make the late night talk shows as if he were Angelina Jolie with a new baby on her hip. Many in this country were left wondering why during such troubling times; the President was laughing it up on television. He was laughing at us the American people, he has played the greatest con this country has ever seen and yet there are still those out there who don’t get it. President Chuckles is planning on being President for life and we the taxpayers are footing the never-ending campaign.

Buried deep in the stimulus package passed by the House will be four billion dollars heading to ACORN, yes you read right that is billion with a B. Now you remember ACORN, they were under investigation in fourteen states during the last Presidential election. Did anyone else notice after the election no more was heard about ACORNS’s antics? I’m sure that is just an oversight by the media and nothing to do with their relationship with Obama. ACORN was most active in the "battleground" states during the last election, I’m sure everything was above board and ACORN in those states played by all the rules.

Since the 1970’s ACORN has received at least fifty-three million dollars from the American taxpayer, this is straight cold hard cash, no counting all the other government pies their little fingers are stuck in. During 1999-2000, nearly one million dollars was embezzled from the organization. I failed to hear any outrage over the missing taxpayer dollars. Instead the money kept flowing into ACORN’s coffers.

Just a short stroll down memory lane quickly brings to mind the danger this organization presents to our elections. In 2003, a whopping 63% of ACORN voter registration cards in just St. Louis alone were declared invalid. In Albuquerque in 2005, ACORN submitted 3,000 bogus voter registration cards. Gearing up for the 2008, election in Seattle ACORN submitted 1,800 voter registration cards, only six were valid. This is only a small example of ACORN’s voter registration antics, these are the ones we know about, how many others slipped through with threats of court action?

Much of the current housing crisis can be laid right at the feet of ACORN, they used pressure tactics and threats of lawsuits against banks to finance homes for those who had no means to ever pay back the loans issued to them. Yet our government is looking to ACORN to assist in the credit crisis, the very group who assisted in the downfall will now oversee the so-called fix. Wonder how that will work for us?

Although President Chuckles tries to downplay his ties to ACORN, his relationship runs deep and strong. ACORN has worked endlessly in the Chicago area to see Obama elected in Illinois. They took their show on the road in full force for the election of 2008.

Over the last few weeks we have seen ACORN protesters in front of the homes of the AIG executives, threatening the executives and their families. Rather ironic that a group like ACORN would be the judge and jury for anyone. The power being given to this group is like nothing we have ever seen before and it is our dollar enabling them to break the law, threaten individuals and corporations.

We have witnessed over the past few months, an administration which cares nothing for the Constitution and Bill of Rights of this country. Obama has paid back his friends at ACORN, now he owes the unions. Soon we will see the union secret ballot go the way of the Model T. ACORN and the unions have both proven they care nothing about this country or our way of life, they care about one thing and one thing only, power and control, for power and control are one in the same.

I believe that the election of 2008 was the last free and open election I will see in my lifetime, unless something is done and done quickly to break up this unholy trinity. Obama, ACORN and unions will be the downfall of free elections and we my friends have paid for our own downfall.

Our founding fathers were men of great wisdom, who understood well the nature of men and how corrupting absolute power could be; to this end they established the Bill of Rights. These are the rights of every American citizen, these rights belong to "We the people" and they are very foundations of all we hold scared. Yet increasingly a government drunk on their own importance and power are attempting bit by bit to undermine the foundations of the greatest document every conceived by man.

Before it becomes illegal or taken from our sight, take a few minutes and read the rights our founding fathers intended for us, share them with your children, hold them in your heart, discuss them over dinner, hang them on your wall for no greater words ever spilled forth from the minds of mere men. Or better yet just say Hell No these are my rights and you the government cannot have them.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Amendment III

No Solider shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

The right of the people to be secure in their person, houses, paper, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizure, shall not violated and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

No persons shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

Amendment VII

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Amendment X

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.

~Benjamin Franklin

Very few men knew the words of the Constitution as intimately as Benjamin Franklin, although Thomas Jefferson put to paper many of the words, much of the thoughts were born in the mind of Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin led a well-rounded life; he was a writer, statesman, ambassador, inventor, publisher, founder of the first fire department and signer of the Constitution of the United States. Benjamin Franklin pursued his happiness and caught with both hands everything he had.

For two hundred and thirty-two years, we the American people were living quite contently by the words of our Constitution, however all of that changed when in the presidential election of 2008, the most radical, dependent and ignorant among us gained control of this magnificent document.

We have taken a document penned by some of the brilliant minds this country has ever produced and twisted the words to now read "America owes you happiness." If you choose to live in ignorance and dependence upon others, have no fear your lifestyle is safe and secure. However, the twisting of these words have placed us on a collision course, as your perceived right is now interfering with my guaranteed right.

I have the right to educate myself, seek employment, place food on my table and raise my children to be educated, producing individuals who can provide for themselves. I have the right to pursue my idea of happiness so long as I am within the moral, legal and ethical boundaries of society. I have the right to use what I have earned in the way I see fit, I have the right to support the charities and causes I deem worthy with the dollars I have earned. This is my pursuit and my gain of happiness, this is my right.

You have the same rights, however, you do not have the right to feel you are entitled to what others and I have earned through our pursuit of happiness. You have the right to be a slug; you do not have the right to be a drain on the finances of others. You are not a victim of a poorly written document or law. You choose to whine and demand what others have worked for and achieved. You have the right to whine, you do not have the right to demand nor do you have the right to take what others have worked and sacrificed for.

America has gone from the land of the free and the home of the brave to a land of whining self-appointed victims and those who exploit them. Not in their wildest dreams could Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and the others who laid the foundations for the greatest nation on earth ever envision the time when our Constitution would be so brutally raped.

Every time the government reaches into your pocket to take what belongs to you, to give to someone else, they are taking away your right to choose how your money is spent. Rather ironic that those who talk so much about freedom of choice are the first ones to take away your freedom to choose how your hard earned money is spent.

America is rapidly becoming a third world nation; this past election has sped up the decline. No nation can survive for long when the most unethical, immoral, ignorant and those who refuse to contribute to their own care have taken the reins of power.

Our founding fathers and others like them who gave all they had and than some to birth such a government and nation are surely weeping today and we should be weeping with them for we are experiencing first hand the death of a nation.

I applaud the decision of President Obama to shut down Gitmo and transfer all the detainees here to U.S. soil for trials in our civilian courts. By taking this action he is bringing about the prophesy of Vice-President Biden, who on the campaign trail said, "Watch, we’re gonna have an international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the mettle of this guy."

Several months ago, I reviewed the words of then Senator Biden, when you look at the word generated, it means "to bring about, to cause," at that time I questioned what did Senator Biden know that was being hidden from the rest of us. Although on the campaign trail Obama was very clear about his intent to shut down Gitmo, he was very short on details. Now however the details are becoming crystal clear, he is setting the stage for the perfect storm.

Prisons here in the U.S. have become one of the largest recruiting arenas for al Qaeda, so it makes perfect sense to mix and mingle some of the most dangerous and dedicated al Qaeda fighters into our prison system. In many ways we have lost control of our prisons to gangs such as the MS13, The Mexican Mafia, The Crips and Bloods, The Latin Kings and The Texas Syndicate, just to name a few. Not counting gang members housed within our prison system we have approximately 500,000 dedicated gangs members roaming our countryside.

The MS13 gangs have become masters of human trafficking and weapons smuggling, while Los Zetas have the military training and weapons to back up their smuggling routes. For years now American citizens living on the border with Mexico have lived in fear. The MS 13 and the Zetas live in fear of no one; they are masters of their domain and expanding their powers every day. Many in law enforcement and the intelligence community believe that MS 13 and al Qaeda have already formed alliances to smuggle into this country weapons and humans desiring to do us harm.

Most gangs have more firepower than local police departments. The security of our prisons will be placed at greater risk, just one hit and you have turned loose some of the most dangerous people back among us. What a nightmare for law enforcement and national security. At a time when many prisons are releasing prisoners, because they can no longer house them due to tight budgets, one mistake puts this whole country at greater risk.

When the detainees are tried in U.S. courts they will have all the rights and privileges of a citizen, meaning access to witnesses and rules of discovery just to name a few. These rights will of course place many in our intelligence community and military in great danger, but hey what the heck as long as our enemies are being treated fairly who really cares about those putting their lives in danger to protect us.

Our dear friends the French have offered to take some of the detainees into their country. Another great idea, the French are experiencing their own problems with potential terrorists. How long do the think the French will continue to imprison these detainees when Paris starts burning. We have recent history to remind us of just how tough the French can be.

Many in the intelligence community are fearful that Mexico could fall apart in the not too distant future; all levels of the Mexican government have been infiltrated by the drug cartels. Corruption of the military, government and law enforcement has become a way of life in Mexico. Mexico’s internal struggles make it prime target for take over by countries not friendly to the U.S. thus placing our national security at greater risk or better yet we can have our neighbor to the south run by the drug cartels.

Many of those released from Gitmo are already back in the battle. So why does our President think others released are all of a sudden going to become good and honorable human beings. Only the loony left including many of our elected leaders think they can make little lap dogs out of those who want to destroy us.

Most of us know Joe Biden has a great deal of trouble distinguishing fact from fiction, we are content not to see his words come to pass, however our new President is doing everything in his power to make sure we are hit and hit hard. After all his policies are ensuring the perfect storm for terrorists to strike once again, his policies are generating the perfect terrorist strike.

As we watch the storm clouds gathering we can only wonder will it be our city and our family who will be sacrificed on this altar of global political correctness. We do not need anyone to test the mettle of this President, we already now what he is made of and it ain’t the right stuff.

I noticed while watching the coverage of what has become known as "the miracle on the Hudson" when U.S. Airway’s pilot Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III made a perfect crash landing on the Hudson River in New York, that all the broadcasters missed several very important points. The flight crew, passengers and boats in the area saved each other. It was a combination of training, reaching out to others in need and good old-fashioned common sense.

Captain Sullenberger spent the greater part of his life training for just such a moment; the thought of a crash landing became part of his natural thought process. All the crewmembers worked together as a team. None of the crewmembers waited for someone else to make the decision that had to be made, they took matters into their own hands and did what needed to be done. Each of them knew their job.

For a few minutes the passengers on board, gathered together as a community in crisis. They did not tell those in need to wait for someone to rescue them, they reached out and helped each other. They did not wait for a government agency to arrive with aid, they took their fate into their own hands, they placed their trust in God and each other, not a government entity.

As the boats on the river became aware of the situation, they quickly responded to save the passengers and crew from the freezing waters. They did not wait for someone to tell them what needed to be done, they saw a problem and responded. The boats used whatever they had to ensure all were saved.

Now just image if those who were in need and those who could respond to that need had taken a page from the incoming government leadership handbook, everyone on board that aircraft would have died. I find it rather ironic that as this nation has selected leaders, who tell us government is the only answer, along comes this incident that could have resulted in total disaster if we had followed the thought process of our elected leaders.

The second lesson came from a fictional character by the name of Jack Bauer, played by actor Kiefer Sutherland on the Fox series "24." Each week many of us sit glued to the television as Jack Bauer saves America and her people from those who want to harm and kill us. On the opening of the new season Jack Bauer was dragged before a senate committee to explain his actions in the torturing of the bad guys, in order to save the innocent.

I don’t know the name of the various actors who played the members of the senate committee grilling Bauer, but they played their roles to perfection. They were arrogant, pompous, self-righteous little mini-gods looking down on the rest of us. Although the events and people on the series are not real, those actors nailed the attitudes of our elected leaders, for a few minutes I thought I was watching a real senate hearing.

However, it didn’t take me long to realize that I was watching a fictional television show, when Jack Bauer refused to cower before the gods of senate. Even if only a fictional television show it was so refreshing to see someone, anyone stand up to the arrogance and self-righteousness of those we call our elected leaders. As I watched Jack Bauer do his thing, by telling the truth to a such a pompous group of little people, I was reminded of the Wizard of Oz, who when the curtain was pulled back the great Wizard of Oz was nothing more than a little man, trying to be great. Oh course we all remember that the Great Oz had everyone else living in fear, but he could not solve his own dilemma of getting back home.

We should have learned two very valuable lessons from both of the incidents, even though one was fictional and one was very real. The government is not the answer to every crisis, when ordinary people work together extraordinary things happen. Give back to the ordinary people of America and watch us do extraordinary things. We are the answer to the problems facing this country, not the government. Most of the mess we are in is because of the government, so how can the ones who created this mess, be expected to clean it up.

This country needs real people like Jack Bauer, someone willing to pull back the curtain and expose our leaders for what they really are, fakes telling everyone else how to live their lives, yet they cannot solve their own problems.

May God help us, for at a time when we need more people like Captain Sullenberger and Jack Bauer, we have instead elected a community activist (Obama), a man and a woman (Reid and Pelosi) who are more like the Wizard of Oz, all bluster, smoke and mirrors. By the time anyone pulls back the curtain and exposes them for what they really are it could be too late.

While glancing through the editorial section of the local paper here in Brevard County, I came across a letter from a county pastor.

In his letter he expressed the opinion that as a Christian and American he felt the Bush Inaugural was very un-Christian because of the money being spent and the event was being held so soon after the tsunami, which claimed so many lives in Southeast Asia.

The pastor was also concerned about the poor who could better use the money being spent on the Inaugural. He accused the administration of possibly rewriting the story of the Good Samaritan to justify such behavior.

I was not real sure how the parable of the Good Samaritan tied in with the money being raised for the Inaugural events. In fact I was not sure how the whole letter tied into any of the events. To be quite honest the letter left me wondering if maybe the gentleman was not writing from a soured point of view.

The parable of the Good Samaritan as found in Luke 10:33, tells the story of a man brutalized by thieves and left to die. As we know a priest and a Levite both of whom should have had great knowledge of God’s law passed the gentleman by, when a Samaritan came along and offered aid. The Samaritan reached out to one different than himself, but one who would have died without the aid. When the Samaritan saw the man, he did not see the face of an enemy, he saw the eyes of one in pain.

I found it rather ironic that even the United Nations couldn’t get aid to these remote areas, but the "Great Satan" America had the equipment, manpower, technology and other resources to get these people the food and water so desperately needed. Many of the supplies provided by the United Nations, were left rotting in the elements. In addition to the aid provided by our military, we as private individuals and corporations dug deep into our pockets and provided food, water, and medical care. Many Christian organizations moved quickly to offer shelter and security; they reached out to hurting Muslims. I believe we acted in the manner put forth in the Good Samaritan.

As to the money being raised to finance the Inaugural, the money came from private individuals and corporations; no money was taken from any social program. In Mark 14:7 Jesus said, "For you have the poor with you always and whenever you wish you may do them good." Yes, this line was a rebuke to the people who chastised the sinful woman anointing Jesus. However the line goes much deeper than that, being the creator Jesus knew human nature. He knew part of the issue with the anointing was sour grapes and part self-serving.

The line also contained a prophecy; "the poor you will have with you always." Jesus knew that there would always be those with a need in this world. Some would be in need because of poor choices they have made, others because of circumstances. Either way these people would always be here, yet Jesus allowed time out; a time for someone to minister to Him.

Every four years we gather in this country, to celebrate the peaceful transition of power or the smooth transition of once again accepting power. This is a time for America to shine. We put our best foot forward with all the pomp and circumstance befitting a leader of America and the world. For a few hours both political parties gather together to witness a president once again assume leadership. An Inaugural event is a chance for the people who worked so long and hard to see their selection accept the peaceful authority given to him. As a Christian I believe the Bible allows us to celebrate, to take a small time out and wish our new leader or even returning leader well.

As far as the tsunami goes, there will always be natural disasters, somewhere in the world at any given time. We cannot live our lives based on what nature produces. If we do, we might as well stop living now. We can only render assistance as needed and proceed with life. I don’t mean to sound heartless, but natural disasters are older than man himself, the earth is a living entity always changing and reshaping.

In Ecclesiastes 3 we are told "A time for every purpose under heaven… And a time to laugh…And a time to dance." It is okay for Christians to laugh and dance, but too often we feel we must walk around looking like we have been baptized in bad vinegar or being a Christian means we have to look like we are constantly sucking on a lemon.

Unfortunately this particular pastor put into print what I have heard several people say about this year’s Inaugural events, yes the Inaugural was costly, security alone pushed the cost upward. But the fact that we had most of our government officials all centrally located gave us good reason to be concerned. With one well placed explosive we could have lost our whole leadership. The added expense was definitely worth the price.

I have also noticed these same people pose no objections to the cost of the Oscars or other Tinseltown celebrations, nor are they out there voicing objections to the cost of sporting events, like the Super Bowl. I personally think they are objecting to the man and not the event. Fair enough, some are always unhappy with the election process, but be honest about it, don’t hide behind religion.

I thought this year’s events gave America an even greater reason to shine, what other nation could have done all that we did in Southeast Asia, throw one heck of a party and so smoothly regain the highest office in the land. I believe we showed the world what a nation blessed by the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob can accomplish.

As you can tell by now, this column is four years old; we are once again celebrating the peaceful transition from one President to another. Funny how things and thoughts can change in four short years, I have yet to hear any outrage over the cost of all the Inaugural events for President-elect Obama, although this year’s cost will break all records.

Four years ago people were outraged over the cost of the Inaugural events, occurring so soon after the natural disaster in Asia, yet we have people here who are losing their life saving due the house of cards better known as Wall Street. We are placing an unimaginable debt burden on our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by freely handing out taxpayer money, according to our President-elect the whole financial structure is falling down around our ears, yet I see no evidence of any of the Gala events being cancelled so the money can be used to help those in need.

I will freely admit that I am not happy about the new President, but I refuse to hide behind my religious beliefs and chastise him for the way he chooses to celebrate his victory, his team raised the money, they are free to spend the money. I just find it amusing how those on the Left have had such a change of heart, all of sudden the poor and hurting can be pushed aside as they let the champagne flow. The good little Liberals can always tell someone else how to spend their money, but feel they have the right to spend theirs any way they choose. But then thank the heavens for the Liberals, they always provide fodder for the rest of us.

Like most of you I am irate over the government printing presses running full steam ahead and every politician handing over the future of our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to place our hard-earned money into the hands of the chefs who have cooked the books and politicians buying a vote. So as we begin another year I would like to propose a better idea, give the taxpayers back their money, give each and every person who pays taxes one million dollars.

Although it sounds like a lot of money, this method would be cheaper than the current bail out system. Let the American taxpayer decide who gets a bonus and their dollars, after all it is our money being so freely given away, why should we not be the ones to decide how it is spent.

We have been told that the banks need our tax dollars since they now own so many bad mortgages, you give every taxpayer one million dollars, they will pay off their mortgages, thus freeing up money for more mortgages. Most taxpayers will sock some of the money away, thus increasing their savings account, also a benefit to many banks. For those taxpayers who have thus far not been able to purchase home, this is the perfect opportunity for them to have that chance of owning a home free and clear.

Since most households own at least two cars, this would also help the auto industry, let the American consumer decide who stays in business and who goes down. Sales have also been down for recreational vehicles; this would be a perfect way to increase their sales also, since many people I know would like to purchase a recreational vehicle, but thus far have been unable too.

Many people would take a dream vacation thus shoring up the lagging sales many travel agents are experiencing, theme parks would benefit also, as well as historical sites. Campground and motels would experience a rise in occupancy rates as people hit the road in their new car or recreational vehicle. The airlines would see a surge in sales as travelers head off to dream destinations.

Most people would pay off credit card debt thus freeing up more credit for others. Retail sales would rise as people hit the malls and stores. Many parents would opt for private school for their children, thereby reducing the need for public school funding. College education would be within reach for most families. Charities and non-profits would see their donations rise, as Americans are a most generous people.

However I realize our politicians would never agree to give back the money and power to the people, heaven forbid we actually decide our own fate. After all we can see what a spectacular job they have done of handing the money and power entrusted to them by "we the people."

Happy New Year everyone, now get back to work our politicians and Wall Street need every dollar you earn.

Since time has been a luxury, with studying for exams, class projects, term papers, Thanksgiving with the grandchildren and working full-time, I am combining two thoughts into one for this column.

Most of you have noticed the misspelling of the word Merry, I purposely misspelled the word to honor the "war on Christmas" being waged in our public schools. The latest and greatest loony idea to now enter the public schools revolves around children learning to spell and use proper English. The teacher’s union is pushing to drop proper techniques of reading, writing and grammar from the school curriculum.

They believe that proper English is too difficult for children to learn, children must be allowed free expression. Free expression would allow children to write and say words as they see them, even if their spelling is incorrect. School children would no longer be required to understand the difference between words that sound alike but have different meanings; to most of us those words were called homonyms.

I admit in school I hated studying English and often found myself on the stinging end of the nun’s ruler, however as an adult I now thank God for those determined sadistic little nuns. Thanks to their tireless efforts and stinging rulers, I can for the most part write and speak like a fairly reasonable adult.

As an older adult entering the world of college, I am constantly amazed at the lack of English skills displayed by my classmates. When we must work together for group projects, I have a great deal of difficulty attempting to read their e-mails and notes. Very few of them use any capitalization, punctuation or proper grammar and most of them write as if they are text messaging their friends. However I can always tell which students were educated in private schools, their e-mails and notes are always flawless. If anything our public schools need to work overtime to teach proper language skills.

My second loony award goes to Washington State for their political correctness taken to new lows. Having past experience in dealing with Washington State’s Child Protective Services and their family courts, I am probably one of only a few people who realize just how far out of touch with reality Washington State can be, must be something in their air or too many rainy days.

Washington State has now turned the Christmas holiday into public displays for atheists and for those celebrating "Festivus." As most of you know "Festivus" is the made up holiday from the old Seinfeld television show, what started as a sitcom joke Washington State has now turned into a serious holiday, you gotta love those wacky political correct grinches.

Most of us can laugh and shake our heads over "Festivus," however the sign being displayed by the atheists amounts to a slap in the face to those of us who truly celebrate the reason for Christmas. The sign basically says that those who celebrate Christmas are "ignorant slaves with hard hearts." Now I am all for freedom of speech and do not object to the sign being placed next to the Nativity scene, for the birth of Christ speaks for itself, my objection is the fact that atheists attack only Judeo-Christian beliefs.

We never see atheists smear and attack Islam, Hindus, Wicca or any other religious belief practiced in America. However much you may not like our Judeo-Christian heritage it cannot be denied that America is a Christian nation. If you are unhappy with our heritage you are free to move anywhere in the world you desire, no one is forcing you to live here or to practice the Judeo-Christian religion, unlike most Muslim nations where freedom of any thought other than that of Islam is forbidden, we Christians here in America do not lose sleep over your opinions.

As I watch the atheists turn themselves inside out over the Judeo-Christian celebration of the birth of Christ, I cannot help but wonder what is it about the Judeo-Christian religion that has them so foaming at the mouth. I can only come to one conclusion the truth scares them. We can deny truth until we turn blue in the face, however denial of the truth cannot change that truth is truth.

What happened that night over two thousand years ago, in Bethlehem changed the world forever. It was a night filled with contradictions and miracles, a night that turned Heaven and Hell upside down and inside out. It was a night prophesied from the earliest time of man. It was the night that God became man.

We can attempt to deny the birth of Christ, however many historians have now accepted the Bible as a history book for study and time have shown the words and events to be true in every historical perspective. The more the scholars set about proving the Bible as book of dreams and lies, the more they only end up validating the contents of the Bible rather ironic isn’t it.

So in honor of the child born of a virgin over two thousand years ago in that tiny town of Bethlehem I would like to say "Merry Christmas" everyone and a very Happy Birthday Jesus.

I freely admit I stand corrected, all this time I thought Senator Obama was a socialist, just waiting to get his hand in the pockets of those who work and produce to share with those who are non-working and producing. However, after watching several interviews with his supports and reading their comments, I now know I was wrong. Senator Obama wants all of us to be non-producers.

Several people standing in line waiting to vote, when questioned why they were supporting Obama replied that as President, Obama would make sure they never had to pay for their gas, electric and he would be paying their mortgage. What a deal! Boy did I waste a vote.

Listening to Speaker Pelosi and Senator Reid, I admit I am pleased; this socialism is a pretty good deal. I will never have to work again; my monthly expenses are covered, free gas, free food, no electric bill, no homeowners insurance payment, no health insurance costs, after all President Obama can lift his hands and heal us all. Ain’t it grand.

However there are a few questions I have, where do I send my monthly bills or can I file them under T for trash? Will my government issued credit card be a regular credit card or a Gold Card, I have always been partial to gold myself, or better yet do I get the new Diamond Card.

Now stupid me I purchased a home I could afford, however I have been admiring an oceanfront home that has just been reduced to 2.5 million, can I move now or must I wait until January when Obama becomes President. I have always wanted a vacation home in the mountains, I can just tell the realtor to send you the bill, right?

I realize that Obama is very concerned about the environment so I would not want to purchase a gas-guzzler, even though I need a larger car for family outings, therefore I will need two cars when I take my family out, So President-elect and Madame Speaker I am placing my order for two new cars now, you can have them delivered as soon as possible, with a full tank of gas of course.

I am just sooooo excited, I have already scheduled a nail, full treatment spa and hair appointment for each week, the government is paying so why not. I have my I-Pod, new cell phone and other bling bling all picked out, by the end of the month I will look just like every non-producing person. I have always wanted to travel, but my checkbook and work schedule said otherwise, now that I no longer have to work or worry about my finances, look out world here I come. Shout forth your praises brothers and sisters we have hit the mother lode in the Promised Land.

I do have one concern though I know once messiah Obama reaches forth his hands and heals us all, the medical profession will no longer be needed, but who will grow my food and deliver my gas, make my new cars, style my hair and provide my full spa treatments, since none of us have to earn a paycheck anymore? Oh well I guess I will have to worry about those little pesky questions another day.

Families who wasted their money on private schools should demand a refund, my family included. I was taught in social studies that the government has no money nor does it produce any entity that generates income. The government has no money, they must rely on those who work and produce to generate income. Boy were those nuns wrong, of course this was back before Obama, Reid and Pelosi descended from the heavens. Welcome to the new economics liberal style.

I realize that the election of Obama was for almost 57 million Americans means the destruction of what we have worked so hard to achieve in this nation. His victory is a great loss for this country, for we will no longer be the "home of the free." We have simply become another socialist nation among many. But at least his supporters interviewed here in Florida gave me a little something to laugh about, for I know as one who works and produces this will be my last laugh. Off to work I go for millions of Obama supports need every cent I make.

"We can’t expect the American People to jump from Capitalism to Communism, but we can assist their elected leaders in giving them small doses of Socialism, until they awaken one day to find they have Communism." Nikita Khrushchev

Day of Reckoning

Nikita Khrushchev was not an educated man by our standards, yet he understood human nature better than most of our college graduates. Khrushchev understand America and our thought process, he knew the way to destroy America was not with bombs and armies but through our institutions. Although Khrushchev would not live to see America fall, he laid out the blueprint for our destruction and our elected leaders have followed the blueprint like a master builder.

We have already experienced two major waves of socialism, although introduced to the American people in little ripples, something we would hardly notice, the third and final wave will come with the force of a tsunami, too late for us to turn back the tide.

During the years of Franklin D. Roosevelt we were introduced to the first real taste of socialism, through the "New Deal." Massive government programs were implemented all in the name of creating a better country. Most of those programs are still with us today and have not done much for moving this nation forward. Under Roosevelt people began to lean on the government, the government replaced family, community and churches. President Franklin D. Roosevelt paved the road to destruction.

When Lyndon B. Johnson ascended to the White House, after the assassination of John F. Kennedy Jr., he brought with him the "Great Society," the federal government swelled to proportions never imagined by our "Founding Fathers." The "Great Society" brought us the state of indoctrination, dependence and inability for self-care. President Lyndon B. Johnson placed our feet firmly on the road to destruction.

In 1979, under Jimmy Carter the federal government expanded even further by instituting the Department of Education. Since the Department of Education we have seen the value of education plummet in this country. Many students are leaving college barely able to spell their name or read their diploma. Although we spent more per student than any other country, even the students in third world countries are out pacing our students. The Department of Education is just another government entity that gobbles up dollars and produces very little in return. In Washington this is known as a "free education." Jimmy Carter set about removing the thought process in education.

Yet all of these disasters will shrink in comparison to what Barack Obama will bring about in this nation. His election will be the final nail in the coffin of what was once America. He has already laid out his plan for the death of a nation. First he will come after freedom of the press, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid have their pens ready to sign the "Fairness Doctrine." Just look at how Obama has treated anyone in the press who has the nerve to ask a hard-hitting question.

Next will come your freedom of speech, Obama has already proven he can’t handle anyone who asks a fair and honest question. Dare to question his policies and his campaign will trash you. Simply look at the way he and his campaign have mocked Joe, the plumber. Not only have they trashed this poor guy, but broke federal law to dig around in his past. Too bad the press won’t spend as much time digging into Obama’s past.

Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Obama will owe the union’s big time and what do the unions want, they want open voting. No more secret ballots for union members or those opposing a union. Everyone will know how you voted. I’m sure under an Obama administration secret ballots for all elections will become history. Sounds rather like the Bolshevik Revolution better known as the Workers Council that led to Russia’s fall into Communism.

You gun-toting "bitter angry" people out there better be prepared to hand over your guns, for the new administration will not tolerate the thought of an armed citizen. They know from experience and history that an armed citizen is a free citizen, our true freedom is not in their plans.

As I listened to Obama’s speech the other night, it sounded eerily familiar, so I went on online, using many of his phrases, there is a reason they sounded familiar, they were used by Hugo Chavez during his campaign for President of Venezuela. Now Hugo is setting himself to be President for life. Obama can choose to do the same and not one of us can stop him. Think about this for a minute, he has run a duplicate campaign of a socialist in Venezuela, yea I think President for life is next on the list.

We have already seen illegal voting practices in many areas of this country, yet Obama turns a blind eye to what his friends and supporters are doing to a free and fair election. Although Obama said he supports public financing for elections, isn’t it odd he himself choose to forgo public financing for his election. The sky is the limit for his campaign, public financing is for everyone else, but not the "anointed one." Yet no one is allowed to ask where all this money is coming from.

Those who desire socialism have been planting and watering the seeds for years; we have become a dependent nation and an uneducated nation. Two entities that do not hold for a strong future. Most of this watering and planting by special interest groups have been aided and abided by our elected leaders.

No one is angrier at the Republicans for standing by and forgetting who placed them in power, I am so angry I even changed my voter registration, after thirty-five years as a Republican I am now an Independent. However I will not let my anger overcome my common sense. McCain was not my first choice, but when I see the damage that can be done by Obama and his partners Pelosi and Reid, I can only vote Republican. I will not let my anger destroy the country I love.

This is the deciding election of our lifetime, will we continue to be the "shining city on a hill," as Ronald Reagan once said or will we become a Communist nation, as Khrushchev believed. The decision is in your hands, slavery or freedom.

"Watch. We’re going to have an international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the mettle of this guy. And he’s going to need help…to stand with him. Because it’s not going to be apparent initially: it’s not going to be apparent that we’re right." Senator Joe Biden

For once Senator Biden told the truth, but very few in the press are paying any attention. If this nation selects Senator Obama as their next president, Senator Biden is correct we will be tested, the world especially our enemies see an Obama presidency as weak and vulnerable. It is rather ironic that the top nations who want our demise are also the nations cheering Obama on.

I also find the words that say the American people will question the action taken by Senator Obama to be rather interesting. The American people have always risen to meet any challenge placed before them. Is Senator Biden speaking to the hard core people of peace, those who want our nation bathed in blood, or is speaking to the average guy and gal on the street, who will rise to any level to preserve this nation. Is he saying that Senator Obama will stand and fight or is this the opportunity to hand this nation over to our enemies under the disguise of peace.

We all know the long associations and close friendships of Senator Obama, including his own wife, who have not been silent about their hatred of this country and their snide elitist attitudes, the candidate himself has called hard-working Americans "bitter and angry."

I have to thank Senator Biden for placing into words my thoughts on Senator Obama, he will be the type of leader I question, for I firmly believe that Senator Obama is the Trojan horse that will bring about the destruction of the America I grew up in. I for one cannot take Senator Obama at his word, not when I hear the flimsy excuses he presented for his long-time associations, anyone who hangs out with his crowd and claims ignorance of their thoughts, words and deeds is the type of person who’s judgment must be questioned. Senator Obama has promised much to many, what will the payback be?

I am already questioning this election, when ACORN is under federal investigation for voter registration and voter fraud in thirteen states, we all know Senator Obama’s connection to ACORN. I question why so many military ballots are called into question but ACORN has been held up as a great team of community activists simply speaking for the poor and disfranchised. There is that word again community activist, yet who is speaking for the men and women in uniform who risk their lives everyday to protect our right to vote?

If Obama wins this election, we have handed over a super-majority to those who bash America at every opportunity, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has made no secret of the contempt he has for this country. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, shut down Congress to go on her book tour instead of dealing with our energy crisis. Speaker Pelosi is no friend of the average man or woman on the street. To hand over this election to those three would be a disaster of Biblical proportions.

Anyone who has read my words over this election cycle will know that McCain was not my first choice, yet now he is my only choice. I believe that election of McCain will prove to our enemies that America means business and will not tolerate another September 11th. If we elect Senator McCain we are showing the world strong leadership and a no nonsense approach to dealing with those who not only want our destruction but the destruction of Israel. Senator Obama has already proven he cannot be trusted with our only true ally in the Middle East, Israel.

If the above warning of Senator Biden is not enough to make you stop and think before you mark the ballot, let me share with you God’s word on Israel, "And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem." –Zechariah 12:9.

Senators Obama, Biden, Reid and Speaker Pelosi may not always be truthful with the American people, but the words of God are true for all time. Think long and hard about the words spoken by Senator Biden, are they simply another campaign tactic or for once is Senator Biden being straight with the American people, before you mark that ballot think long and hard, for everything this nation holds scared is on the line this time.

Will this election be your treat or their trick.

Everyone knows journalism died in America this election year, we have seen so called journalists piddle like little puppies when they mention the name of Senator Obama. But in their attack on poor old Joe, the plumber who dared to question the anointed one, they have not only shown their bias, but their ignorance as well.

It would be more beneficial to the viewing public, if they expended as much time and effort into the associates of Senator Obama then whether or not old Joe, the plumber owes any back taxes. By the way as they were checking out Joe’s tax bill, did they bother to look into the back taxes owed by Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel of New York, don’t think so.

My stepfather was a private general contractor, everyone who worked under him also worked under his license, the same goes for plumbers, electricians, roofers, real estate agents, insurance agents and many other positions. The license is for the company, not each person. But then since most of those who call themselves journalists would not know good honest hard labor if they tripped over it, I guess they really do not understand. But please people do not keep your flag of ignorance flying so high.

What actually has their microphones in a twist is the fact that old Joe, the dumb, in their opinion, plumber managed with a single question to expose the real Obama. Anyone who has bothered to check out Senator Obama’s resume and associates know just what kind of a person he really is a Marxist loving socialist. Come on Comrade Obama, let your red flag fly! Be proud, stop playing with words.

I really love the phrase, "Its not that I want to punish your success," no he does not want to punish your success, but he will. What happened to this country, to the American dream of working hard and enjoying your success, when did honest success become a crime? Why does Joe, the plumber owe anyone a portion of his success?

All week long we have heard the elitists in the media make sport of Joe and his dream. Each time these journalists open their mouth they only fly their flag of ignorance even higher. With each snide comment they prove they have no clue as to the average guy and gal on the street, then they wonder why we stop watching their shows and buying their newspapers.

There is no country more generous than America, only an American solider would hand a bottle of water and food to a person ravaged by a natural disaster when that person is wearing a T-shirt praising Osama Bin Laden. No other nation has given more blood in the name of freedom then America, no other nation has ever given more than this nation. We give by choice not by force.

We give from our success, not our failure. Senator Obama is right about spreading the wealth it is good for everyone, his version is just upside down. Money like rain runs down, not up. I have never had a poor person offer me a job. No one who builds the American dream on their own back and by their own sweat should be forced to support someone who has chosen not to produce and succeed.

I wonder if Senator Biden’s comment about paying taxes being "patriotic" applies to Congressman Charles Rangel or only to the rest of us little people. Being patriotic is getting up everyday and providing for your family and your country, it is making your country a better place, not draining it’s resources. It is raising your children to believe they too can live in the "land of the free and the home of the brave." Patriotism is not equated with how much you pay in taxes.

I personally would like to see good old-fashioned journalism make an appearance in this election, instead of dragging old Joe the plumber, who just wants to own his own business through the mud, why don’t you spend some time investigating the man who wants to the President of the United States. You might start with William Ayers and the Chicago Annenberg Challenge, or ACORN, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, or even the Obama Kenya connection, now that would be real journalism.

"…a light will shine through that window, a beam of light will come down upon you, you will experience an epiphany…and you will suddenly realize that you must go to the polls and vote for Obama." --- Senator Barack Obama

He was by all measures considered a bright and eager student, any college would have been proud to have such a young man on their campus. His charm and charisma mixed with high intellect made him a favorite among his peers and elders. He was sophisticated, polished and a real charmer. He was a man of the people.

This bright young man began working as a community activist among the poor neighborhoods, he not only studied the works of Karl Marx; he placed into practice everything Marx stood for. This charismatic young man worked vigorously to promote his ideas of a "social gospel." He and his supporters set up social service agencies, he became the major spokesman for the poor and disenfranchised. He created the "rainbow family," he was one who could unite. His followers never asked questions, they simply followed. Anyone questioning the actions of this community activist was denounced as "racist and hate mongers."

The name of the young man would soon become a name known throughout the world, when on November 18, 1978 in Jonestown Guyana, 910 members of The People’s Temple committed mass suicide by drinking fruit punch laced with cyanide, the name of this great community activist and champion of the poor was Jim Jones.

As Senator Obama seeks the highest office of this nation, I for one am troubled over the Obama mania. We have seen time after time, pictures of him with a light surrounding his head, as if a light is shining down from Heaven. We have heard people speak of him in terms generally only used to describe a deity. We saw the stage for his acceptance speech in Denver, it looked like a Hollywood set of Mount Olympus, and I was expecting a Greek god to descend from above complete with lighting bolts shooting from his fingertips.

I am even more troubled over this relatively new gospel, known as the "social gospel" and the thought that Jesus was a community activist that has been promoted on many occasions by Obama supporters. I admit the "social gospel and community activist have a nice ring to them. However neither is rooted in Biblical foundations. When you read the philosophies of the "social gospel" they sound exactly as the writing of Marxism and Communism, they teach a dependence on man, not on God. In the "social gospel" man is the god.

Anyone who has ever picked up a Bible and read the Gospels would never mistake Jesus as a community activist. To many Christians He is the Son of the living God. He is God made flesh, to suffer and die for the sins of man. His ministry was not of this world, but rather the world to come when life as we know it ends. To say that Jesus was a community activist is too attempt to place him in human terms and remove the divinity of His nature.

Obama shares many of the same character traits as Jim Jones, both are intelligent, sophisticated, polished, well-spoken, charismatic and very narcissist. Both follow the "social gospel," both served as community activists, both believe they have an appointment with destiny. A very dangerous and potential deadly combination.

When speaking with Obama supporters I can never get a direct answer, if I challenge his thought process or associations, I am a racist and one who is spreading hate. Yet they follow right behind him, blind loyalty, never questioning, just following. With that kind of thought process, I personally would pass on the fruit punch.

I do not believe that Obama is the anti-Christ or that he will pass out fruit punch laced with cyanide, however I do believe he could be a very dangerous person. If he is elected president, we will find ourselves as a totally socialist nation and that is even worse than drinking fruit punch with cyanide. This nation would never survive the trinity of Obama, Reid and Pelosi.

As our useless elected leaders meet in the dead of night to decide our fate and devise one more way to reach into our already empty pockets to pull out what little bit we might have left I firmly believe they too should feel our pain and feel it to the core of their rotten souls. If you get the feeling that I am angry, let me reassure you that you are correct. Now we all know misery loves company and I personally would like a lot of company in my misery.

The average person on the street who drags himself or herself out of bed every day to head off to a job, knew the day of reckoning was coming. Yet our elected leaders stood by with fiddle in hand while our nation was burning. Our elected leaders have made a deal with the devil and expect us the taxpayer to sell our soul for their lifestyle. I don’t think so.

They seem to think we lack the basic cogitative abilities to understand their little backroom deals, their little perks of the trade. In all of the negotiations thus far I have yet to hear what they will be paying, I know what you and I are going to be stuck with, but what about them. Since they seem incapable of finding solutions to our current economic crisis, I will put forth a few suggestions.

I would start with Queen Nancy’s taxpayer funded private plane going up for auction on Ebay. Take public transportation like the rest of us. Cut their salaries in half, and reduce by half their annual budgets. Each pay raise must be approved by a national vote, no more of their own little votes in the dead of the night to increase their pay. Send in the IRS to comb through their personal accounts and tax records. When the IRS is finished with them, send in the FBI with full investigative powers. After the IRS and FBI are done, lets take a look at their pension plans and health insurance. Term limits would also be a good start, two terms then join the unemployed.

I also have a few suggestions for Wall Street, head to the nearest window, open then jump. Those who cooked the books and made sweetheart deals are no better than any thug on the street robbing the innocent. The only difference is the thug on the street didn’t go to an Ivy League college. There should be a full investigation and not some staged circus before our esteemed elected leaders, but by the FBI and IRS will full investigative powers. I personally will pay my own way to volunteer for the grand jury hearing their cases.

When they are led off of the Hill and Wall Street hopefully in handcuffs, they should be not be placed in a country club prison, but rather placed in a federal prison with the rest of the scum. Oh excuse me I didn’t mean to insult those in prison; even those in prison have more ethics and morals than our elected leaders and their little buddies. Might I also suggest they forfeit everything they own, no more hiding the assets in the name of the spouses and their little offspring.

Although in all fairness to everyone involved in this economic disaster, you have proven that socialism and capitalism can co-exist. Capitalism for those of us who work and socialism (or as the politicians like to say "redistribution of wealth") for those in power. These people are regular Robin Hoods they steal from the middle-class to support the rich; I think they missed the point of Robin Hood.

We all know how this fiasco will end, we the taxpayer will once again have a gun held to our heads while our elected leaders place their hands in our pockets, they will continue to rule like the mini gods they believe themselves to be, Wall Street will continue to offer "golden parachutes" to every crook with an Ivy League education and a good attorney on retainer.

Like many of you out there, I too have been searching for the next Ronald Reagan. Someone with pride in America, someone with a backbone, someone to look you in the eye and tell you just how it is, but who knew the search would end with a former beauty queen in Alaska. Every time Governor Sarah Palin steps on the stage, I see Ronald Reagan standing by her side. I hear his voice with each word she utters. The "Gipper" is back, granted this time in skirt and heels, but the spirit of Ronald Reagan lives on in this feisty little "hockey mom."

Like Reagan, Sarah Palin is one of us; she can bring home the bacon and fry it up the pan, or in her case hunt or catch the dinner. She is not an Ivy League socialist, she knows how to roll up her sleeves and get the job done. She is a breath of fresh air in America, a political leader who is not a politician. She comprehends well the words "We the People." She is one of the people. She has held real jobs and has a real family, just like us.

Every mom and grandma I have talked to knew right away Sarah Palin was a real mom, when during her speech her youngest daughter holding the new baby licked her hand, then ran it over her brother’s head to control baby bed head. The way the moment played out could not have been planned, what a mom moment. I think if you checked the ingredients in any cleaner or hair control product it would contain mom saliva.

I admit I was a little nervous over the selection of a vice president by Senator John McCain, I was waiting for him to shoot his self in the foot and sink the whole campaign, however he really outdid himself in this selection. He chose a hard working, gun toting, God fearing, America loving, military momma with five children and a pair on her most men would envy. Way to go!

If I had any doubts about Governor Palin they were put to rest when the Obama media swung into high gear with one purpose and one purpose only to attempt to destroy Governor Palin. Left-wing bloggers, print media and major news networks immediately began one of the most viscous attacks on any candidate I have ever seen. We can safely say that 2008 will be most remembered as the year that real journalism died in America. Governor Palin and her husband can handle the attacks, however a line was crossed when the minor children were dragged through the mud.

I admire any woman who can twist the utters of the old cows at the National Organization of Women (NOW) and the selection of Governor Palin certainly have the old gals chocking on their cud. If Governor Palin had five abortions and a female lover on the side she would be the ideal feminist. To the old gals at NOW, she is more woman than you bitter old dames could ever hope to be. It takes a real woman to raise children, send a child to war, work full-time and keep a family together. You go girl!

There is a certain amount of irony in the fact that Governor Palin has an approval rating of over eighty per-cent in her home state, while the darling of NOW Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi only has a national approval rating of less than ten per-cent.

I seriously doubt Governor Palin would shut down Congress to hit the book selling circuit. Speaking of her book tour I do extend my congratulations to Speaker Pelosi, I understand her book has now outsold Watching Your Grass Grow.

Yes, I know cheap shot, however as a taxpayer I am rather upset that Speaker Pelosi would not allow an up or down vote on drilling for oil in this country. It works so much better to send over seven hundred billion dollars a year (yes that is a B) to countries that want us dead. Great plan Speaker Pelosi.

Senator McCain has now given me a reason to vote, other than against Obama, with the selection of Governor Palin. She brings real conservative values to the ticket; she does not hesitate to call them just like she sees them. Governor Palin does not have to have focus groups and discussions about what us little people are thinking and feeling; she already knows what is important to us. I am sure Ronald Reagan would be proud.

I could not bring myself to watch the anointing that took place at the Democratic National Convention, so I downloaded the text of the speeches for Barrack and Michelle Obama. After reading through all 21 combined pages of their speeches; I came to one conclusion; they missed the point.

When Barrack Obama spoke of the sacrifice made by his grandmother so he could have a better life, I thought of most of the parents and grandparents I know. They are all hard-working, sacrificing individuals who want better for their children and grandchildren. They sacrifice out of love; they make the decision to give up certain things because they feel it is the right thing to do for their loved ones. The greatest investment we can make is the investment in our children and grandchildren.

I did not read anywhere in the speech where his grandmother demanded that the government provide for her family, she was the provider by getting up every morning and heading off to a job which provided for their needs. At any point in his life, his grandmother could have chosen to head down to the nearest government agency and demand her fair share of the "redistribution of wealth." His grandmother came from the generation that believed in self-sufficiency, family takes care of family. She believed that the food on the table and the roof over your head came from the sweat of your brow.

In many ways Senator Obama dishonors the sacrifice of his grandmother, by touting the "redistribution of wealth" philosophy. No matter how lofty "redistribution of wealth" sounds it is still the same old idea of socialism. You can take a language play with the words, but just like putting lipstick on a pig will not change the fact that a pig is still a pig, fancy terms cannot hide socialist ideas.

Michelle Obama spoke of her father’s struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. She describes her father as "our rock…our provider, our champion, our hero." As the disease progressed he would have to make accommodations to his condition by getting up a little earlier to go to work, he would use two canes to assist with his mobility. Funny how she did not say that her father walked to the nearest disability office to demand his disability check, or the nearest government office to demand the government now provide for his family.

By her very philosophy filled with socialist ideas Michelle Obama would castrate her father and men like him. Her father struggled every morning to provide for his family; he did not take the easy way out. She missed the point of his struggle; he believed that family provides for family. Her father knew the greatest legacy he could leave his children was his own struggle, of a life filled with hardships and hard work, but as a determined man he overcame the hand that life had dealt him.

Senator Obama and his wife missed the point of the lessons their mentors attempted to teach them. They only saw the struggle, not the pride in a job well done, the steel in the backbone to stand tall in the winds that blow through our lives. For some reason the Senator and his wife seem to think if someone had given to their mentors that things would have been better for them. Not so, for life’s struggles are what builds character. None of us are born with a birth certificate that entitles us to a rose garden.

Unfortunately the Senator and his wife are instead of following the examples set before them, have chosen the path of socialism, I’m sure the Senator and his wife mean well, but socialism would have destroyed the very people they claim to love.

Taking the earnings of one to give to another does not put the sparkle of pride in one’s eyes for a job well done; socialism does not place the steel in the back to stand tall. If a government handout accomplishes the same feelings as those felt by those who provide self-care, we would wipe out the ghetto today.

The family of the Senator and his wife taught them to talk the talk of self-care, but they missed the point of walking the walk .The grandmother who raised Senator Obama sounds like a woman I would like to meet, Michelle Obama’s father sounds much like the men who influenced my life, I’m sorry the Senator and his wife missed the greatest legacy left to them.

"And it’s not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustration."…Senator Barack Obama

I never thought I would ever find myself agreeing with Senator Barack Obama, however he was right on the money with the term "bitter" to describe many Americans today. However, he totally missed the point of the anger. So Senator Obama let me share with you the real reasons most Americans are angry and bitter. I will warn any reader now if you are sensitive, politically correct or easily offended, stop reading right now.

We Americans are not angry and bitter over immigrants; we welcome immigrants and their love of America. What angers us is the flood of illegal immigrants, those who enter our country to take everything we have to offer and than demand we speak their language and accept their culture. We are angry over the illegal immigrants who enter this country to rob, rape and kill our citizens. We are angry over the illegal immigrants who enter this country to drive down our wages and way of life. We are angry over the term "undocumented worker" they are illegal, stop playing with our language.

We are angry and bitter over our children graduating with a high school diploma but they cannot fill out a college application correctly. Every semester when I register for my college classes, it takes me several hours to register, because over half the kids registering cannot properly fill out their registration forms. How pathetic is that, registering for college, but cannot fill out the registration form. Our public schools are failing to educate our children; we spend more on education than any country, yet our children lag behind in every subject. Money is not the problem, so it must be the methods we use or the lack of methods used. Stop throwing good money after bad.

We are angry and bitter when judges hand-down the law, not interpret the law. It is not the job of a judge to make the law; a judge must follow the law as written. We are angry over judges constantly letting child molesters go with only a slap on the wrist. We are angry that so many judges look to the laws of other nations, instead of our own Constitution. The words judge and God are not interchangeable. If you think criminal court is bad, try family court that is a real joke.

We are angry and bitter watching our jobs go overseas, we are all for free, equal and safe trade. However many of the jobs once held here are now performed by slave and prison labor in other countries. The products being sent back to this country are inferior and in some cases fatal. We don’t want special treatment, just a level playing field.

As an energy rich nation, we are angry over purchasing our energy from nations that want our total destructions. Americans can produce their own energy needs just get government the hell out of the way and let us loose. America at one time was a fairly self-sufficient nation; we can be so again.

We are angry and bitter about our elected leaders placing party loyalty, above constituent loyalty. We are tired of the political lies and games. We want an effective, efficient government that serves the people, not every special interest group. We want "We the people" placed back in our government. After all we foot the bill, give us our money’s worth. We are angry and bitter over our elected leaders bashing our military and generally running down our country.

We are angry and bitter every time we drive by the ghetto. We are tired of supporting those who refuse to support themselves. We are angry that we the taxpayer are the daddy for every ghetto momma. The term ghetto has noting to do with race it is a life-style. We are angry that we work everyday, clip coupons and buy store brands, when ghetto momma can buy the name brands, all compliments of the taxpayer. We are angry that ghetto momma has all the children she wants at someone else’s expense, while the working class must limit our family to what we can afford. We are angry that ghetto momma can produce the next ghetto generation for our own children to support. The ghetto is rapidly out producing the producing, who will foot the bill then.

We are angry and bitter that good old-fashioned common sense is being replaced by every hare-brained scheme that comes along. Our moral and values that built this nation and kept us strong are being trampled upon and cast out. The new standard has become ignorance and dependence. Not exactly two terms on which to build your future.

We are angry and bitter as we watch the foundation of our nation and the basis of our laws, The Ten Commandants being removed from our public square. Although we are a fair people, so I at least can understand The Ten Commandants beginning removed. Those little commandants about lying, cheating, stealing and adultery can create a hostile work environment for many of our leaders today.

So yes many working class Americans are becoming angry and bitter over the conditions in our country, however Senator Obama you and more of the goofy left wing ideas that produced this bitterness will not solve our bitterness. You have no new ideas just the same old garbage placed in a new package. I don’t care how much lipstick you place on a pig, it will still be a pig, you and your fellow elected officials are still peddling pork.

I cannot place into mere words the emotions that overwhelmed me when I opened my e-mail to find the following obituary from the London Times. Although for the most part I am against cloning, I will be the first to say this is one time the DNA must be saved. Not only does this old friend need to reappear, but also the rest of his family needs to make a grand comeback.

"Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape."

"He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; life isn’t always fair and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple sound financial policies like don’t spend more than you can earn and reliable strategies such as adults not children are in charge. His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations where set in place.

"Reports of a six year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teen suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch, teachers fired for reprimanding an unruly student only worsened his condition."

"Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for the doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. The health of Common Sense declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student, but could not inform parents when dispensing birth control to their children, nor informing parents when a student was pregnant and wanted an abortion."

"Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took quite a beating when you could not defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live when a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, she spilled some in her lap and was awarded a huge settlement."

"Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility and his son, Reason. Common Sense is survived by his four stepbrothers; I Know my Rights, I Want it Now, Someone Else is to Blame and I’m a Victim."

It is unfortunate to say that many did not recognize the passing of Common Sense, maybe because we buried his parents, wife and children so long ago. I personally will miss the old guy and his family they taught me a lot of lessons and got me through some tough times. They were the family that built the foundations for many generations.

We have seen over the past years the destruction left by the four stepbrothers of Common Sense, their purpose is to destroy, disable and render totally ineffective any policy or idea that works. We see everyday the four stepbrothers being held up by our politicians and many with their own interests, not so much for the common good but for their own good. The four stepbrothers have left a government and a nation in shambles.

Hopefully some scientist can save the DNA from Common Sense and his family for cloning because to move this country and our own families forward we will need this old friend and all the wisdom he had to offer.

"In the end, they turned their backs on all the horror and suffering they helped create and walked away."
Jon Voight: My Concern for America

"Hey, hey LBJ how many kids did you kill today?" "One, two, three four! We don’t want your F--- ing war!" These chants were heard in almost every large city and small town in America during the 1960’s and 1970’s. They were the voices of the anti-war movement, the lovers of peace, who stormed college campus, who looted and burned their way through a decade. They justified their violence with their lofty talk of peace.

Those involved in the Vietnam anti-war movement wanted America out of Southeast Asia at all costs, they were willing for anyone, other than themselves, to pay the price of their version of peace. How pretentious and self-righteous they were sitting around smoking their dope and embracing the idea of a world built on the theory of Karl Marx. How lucky they were to have lived in a society where they were free to spit in the faces of those who provided their freedom. They were the first to sow the seeds of hatred of America, which are still growing like weeds today and chocking our very existence.

Their little temper tantrums finally paid off when in April of 1975, America left Southeast Asia with our tails tucked between our legs. Those same peaceful people stood quietly by as the communist soldiers of North Vietnam overran the capitol of South Vietnam, known at that time as Saigon City. Not a whimper was heard from the peaceful people as mothers threw their children over the fence of the U.S. Embassy, hoping to spare their children the horrors to come.

I lived through that era of our history; I remember well the U.S. airlift when our military risked their lives to get as many people as humanly possible out of Saigon before it fell. I saw the hands of our military reach out of helicopters to grasp one more hand, bringing them to freedom. I saw people die while reaching for freedom. I saw the looks on the faces of our military men and women when they knew the cause was lost. They understood well the price those left behind would pay. It was rather ironic I did not see any of the peaceful people risking their lives to save anyone.

The chants of the peaceful ones were strangely silent when at the same time, the Communist Party seized power in Cambodia. Not a peep of protest was heard as the lush green landscape of Cambodia turned red from the blood of her people. When over one million Cambodians died in a valiant struggle for freedom. Rather interesting that none of the peaceful people were seen in Cambodia working and dying side by side with those who paid the price for the ignorance of the peaceful people.

The peaceful people moved on with their lives, totally unconcerned for the havoc they had wrought, the blood they have spilled. The peaceful people have now grown up and much to our despair they have become the leaders of our government, our centers of education, journalism and public policy. They are still spreading the manta of hate America. They still have no concept of the damage they have done, they fail to see the blood of so many innocent people on their hands.

Actor Jon Voight brought home the point of the peaceful people well in his opinion piece, "My Concern for America." He too lived through those turbulent times; he understands well the peaceful people; the destruction they have wrought and the blood on their hands. Mr. Voight is a man of great courage and wisdom, for he is one of the few in Hollywood willing to speak the truth about what has happened in this nation and what is still happening.

The peaceful people have mounted a vicious attack on Mr. Voight; rather ironic they cannot battle him with words and ideas, so the attacks have been personal. If there is one thing, which can be said of the peaceful people, they are never short on venom to spew. The peaceful people have always hated the truth, they live in a world of their own, where truth is a lie and a lie is the truth. They never let the facts confuse them or spilled blood to bother them, unless of course the blood is their own.

Mr. Voight hammers home the point of the peaceful people and their Trojan horse, for they have left open the gates of America to any enemy. In their minds they must imagine a grand welcome when the enemies of America prevail, the thought that they will be the first to die has never entered their minds. Our enemies will not welcome the peaceful people with open arms or flowers at their feet; it will simply be a bullet to the head or a sword to the throat.

I will go even one step further than Mr. Voight, my biggest fear is that Obama is the Trojan horse of our enemies, for just look at the company he keeps. The list of Obama supporters and friends are some of the biggest names on the list of the peaceful people.

Give A Man A Fish, Feed Him For A Day. Teach A Man to Fish,

Feed Him for A Lifetime.

Lao Tzu

As I was reading over the résumé of presidential candidate, Barack Obama, I saw two words that scared the hell out me, Community Activist. Now to the average ear Community Activist has a nice ring to it, you immediately think of someone helping those less fortunate in their community, why it sounds almost saintly. Those two little innocent sounding words; should be placed up right there with "I’m from the government and I am here to help you." Everyone over the age of five; knows to run for your life when you hear those words.

Most Community Activists I have worked with or studied, believe firmly in the first part of the above quote, give a man, not teach a man, but give a man. The fish they want to give away belongs to you, not one they have caught, but one you have caught. I have seen very few communities left better than they were found due to a Community Activist. After all if they really teach someone to stand on their own two feet then who would need the activist.

Community Activist is usually the first step in most political ladders; it is where the votes are harvested; of course the seeds, water and fertilizer were provided with everyone’s dollar except the community or activist that harvests the benefits. Community Activist is one of the biggest scams around. Those who succeed in this scam are the true masters of the shakedown and Chicago has produced more masters than just about any other area.

In order to really master the art as a Community Activist, you must learn the art of making everyone else responsible for the failures and poor choices made by those in the community you are working. After all it is all your fault when someone makes poor life choices, you didn’t do enough to stop them, you didn’t share with them enough of your money. You are made to feel guilty that you made the right choices; how dare you educate yourself and make something of yourself.

Lao Tzu was correct if you feed someone, you have cared for them for one day, what about the next day and the day after that. So by feeding this person we are creating a dependence. We are creating people who for the most part are willing to wallow in their dependence on others; we are making them feel good about their failures and inability for self-care.

Just look at the terminology used, instead of using the term food stamps, we now use Independence Cards, which look like a credit or debit card, so people will no longer have to be embarrassed by presenting food stamps. If we are really accurate in our terms the card should read Dependence Card. The food you are eating is not being provided by the sweat of your brow, but by someone being forced to provide for you.

Most state Medicaid cards are called Gold Cards, once again implying something you have earned, how many times do we hear that term used in advertising the ultimate credit card is a Gold Card. A Gold MasterCard, Visa or American Express is something you have worked for and earned, it is a privilege. A Medicaid card is an entity given to you because you cannot provide for your own medical care.

Most of our "war on poverty" and inability for self-care has been courtesy of the Community Activist. So one would think that after almost fifty years of the "war on poverty" we would now be poverty free, however the number of those failing to provide self-care is ever increasing. For the Community Activist this is a good thing, more dependent people allow them to dig deeper into your pocket.

We need to practice more of the second part of the above quotation, teach men. The first thing we need to do is get rid of the Community Activist and stop being co-dependents for those who make bad choices. We need to add the word shame back into our language. We also need to introduce that nasty four-letter word, work to a whole lot of people in this country. For some reason people today think they need to start out at the top of the food chain, sorry life does not work that way.

We also need to do away with the phrase "government money," the government has no money, the government produces nothing to make money, the government runs off of money taken from those who work and produce. If no one works and produces than the government has no money.

I am all for giving someone a break and a hand up, not a handout or a lifestyle build around taking from others. When you see generations of families living off the system, you should get the hint that a line has been crossed and something wrong is happening. I have seen a lot of Community Activists become fairly rich people, but I have yet too see the communities they have used become better communities.

As a firm believer in the old adage a "a fool and their money are soon parted," let me say this loudly and clearly, I am no fool. So the last person I want as President of the United States is a Chicago politician who started out as a Community Activist, for I know me and what money I have will soon be parted.

"It would be so nice if something made sense for a change."

Alice… Alice in Wonderland

Every time a politician opens their mouth, I feel like Alice in Wonderland when she fell into the rabbit hole. A few weeks ago when Congress threatened the oil executives with nationalizing our energy industry, I knew exactly how Alice in the rabbit hole felt. We already have an energy crisis and not because of the oil executives or OPEC or anyone else other than our dear elected officials.

Try for just a moment to wrap your mind around our government in the oil business. Think real hard about every government entity you are familiar with, do they work or better yet do they work efficiently? If you are having difficulty, let me set forth a few examples; public education, Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid, food stamps, Homeland Security, border security and immigration, by now I know you realize what a dismal failure and great expense these programs are.

I can remember 1973, when the United States was faced with an oil embargo placed on this nation by the Arab nations. The embargo was placed for political reasons which if you lived during those years, you know, if you did not live through the oil embargo step out of a public schoolroom and research why the embargo was placed. I only mention the embargo as a starting point for our energy woes.

The oil embargo of 1973 should have been a wake call to this country; instead it drove us further into the realm of delusional thinking. Our elected leaders think it is just great to build our economy around unstable and in some cases even homicidal governments. Yet the oil crisis goes even deeper than just making hostile nations richer.

As I said before the Middle East did not cause the latest crisis, this crisis is just another in a never-ending line of bad decisions by inept politicians. Our elected leaders should have taken the bull by the horns and allowed this country to become a more self-reliant nation. Self-reliance was a once commonly used word, now all but erased from our language.

First we placed so many restrictions on the oil companies about where they could drill for oil, the United States is an oil rich nation. Our elected leaders pandered to the "tree huggers," those who say no don’t drill in the ocean, a whale might not understand. We cannot drill in Alaska, after all the polar bears might take offense. Thank God the T-Rex is not still alive or those same people would create a new national holiday, I can see the banners now, "Have you hugged your T-Rex today."

Our elected leaders did not open the doors for new technology. I have yelled loudly since the late 1970’s to build more solar homes. Just image how much oil would have been saved if every house built since 1980 had been solar. Of course with our elected leaders the solar panels would probably be made in China, we all know their safety record.

Speaking of China, I will mention India also, due to many of so-called trade agreements; most of our industries are based overseas. Thanks to our jobs being taken overseas we have created a new middle class in those countries. With a middle class come all the trappings including cars, which run on oil. We have built up their economy while wrecking our own.

The above are just a few reasons of why we are in the mess we are currently experiencing, but have no fear our elected leaders have things well under control. They are going to sue OPEC, yea you read right, their answer is to sue OPEC. This is such a brilliant idea, anger one of your main supplies of the product you cannot produce, or in this case will not produce. Only our elected leaders could have devised such a brilliant plan.

As if the cost of getting to work, grandma’s house, putting food on the table and heating your house is not enough, our elected leaders are now going to take the few pennies you have left at the end of the week and impose global warming fees on us. Global warming the latest tax scam in Washington, D.C.

When you separate fact from fiction, the human population is merely a pimple on the chin of the earth. For millions of years, the earth has undergone climate change, we have gone through warming periods and cooling periods, all before man invented fire. I believe that people should do all they can to leave the earth a little bit better than they found it. But to think that we cause climate change is the pinnacle of narcissism.

If our elected leaders really believed in global warming, they would shut-up after all they are spewing a lot of hot air into the atmosphere. Leave it to our elected leaders to figure out a way to place taxes on a natural event, by the way the next time you fill up your car, take a look at how much you are paying per gallon in local, state and federal taxes.

If Congress does figure out a way to nationalize our energy industry, these will rapidly become the good old days of cheap oil.

This election may not offer much in the form of intellectually stimulating information however we have been provided with entertainment rivaling the antics of the old Keystone Kops. As an Independent, my vote is up for grabs by either party, so one would think that the Democrats would be working toward every available vote, so far I would only vote for their comedy routine, never have I laughed so hard at one national party, cry over the damage they routinely inflict yes, but never laugh.

The Democrats want me to believe they are the party to run this nation, yet they cannot run an election. We have delegates in Florida and Michigan, who are not allowed to vote, we have super delegates who can overturn the voice of the voters and a party in total disarray. Elections are really not that difficult, people go to the polls and pick the candidate of their choice, the one with the most votes win. This by all standards should be a cake walk election year for the Democrats yet they have managed to totally muck up the whole process, just think they can do for America what they have done for the elections. As if things are not bad enough, take a look at the two remaining candidates.

We have one candidate who cannot tell the difference between sniper fire and a greeting ceremony. I realize she was confused, a sniper looks just like a small girl holding flowers and reading a poem, those sneaky little snipers. Now a person who cannot tell the difference between a greeting ceremony and sniper fire wants me to make her Commander-in-Chief, I don’t think so. But then this was the same person who wanted me to believe that a vast right wing conspiracy pulled her husband’s pants around his ankles.

The other candidate wants me to believe that he can unite this country, we can all join hands and sing "Amazing Grace" he will even include those who want to kill us. I personally have a problem holding the bloodstained hands of our enemies. This same candidate is married to a woman who is ashamed to be an American, okay no one agrees with their spouse all the time, I can overlook a little difference of opinion between husband and wife. I cannot overlook someone who sits in a church pew for twenty years while the pastor takes the Lord’s name in vain and spews hatred of his country over the congregation.

The Democratic Party is in such disarray that many are saying they will shatter and break that is no laughing matter, as this country needs a strong two party system. As I watch Queen Nancy Peloi and her many jesters entertain and amuse us, I am hit with a sober thought, they just might gain total control of this country. I shutter to think they can do for this country what they have done for their party.